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Skin Cancer and Tanning Beds

Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is the second common cancer for women aged 20-29. Many skin cancer are directly linked to both indoor and outdoor tanning behaviors. Although external tanning is done through different routes ( through sports, workplace, etc۔ ) Indoor tanning in the United States is mainly inside a tanning salon with special tanning beds.

Skin Cancer and Tanning Beds

Tanning beds 

Tanning beds are specially designed devices that emit UV radiation and light during the default time. Recently, the International Agency for Research on Cancer ( IARC ) Tanning Bed was classified as carcinogenic to humans. This is their most serious rating and for people under 16 years of age to ban the use of tanning beds and the need for parental consent Many states have been helped to strengthen decisions. Anyone under the age of 18.

Interestingly, a number of high-profile skin cancer cases in beauty participants have caused a number of pushing for more restrictive tanning laws in different states. Although the pressure against tanning seems to be in the United States alone, it has really become an international war. Several Western European countries have imposed similar sanctions and five states in Brazil and Australia have completely banned tanning.

Of those who use tanning beds, there are many behaviors that are particularly dangerous. These are:

Failure to wear the glasses provided ( This may lead to severe eye problems or even ocular melanoma )

Start with long exposure - it can cause burns

Failure to follow the manufacturer's recommended exposure times based on skin type

Tanning using drugs that can make you more sensitive to UV rays.

Tanning during the age of 16 - a small person begins to tanning most of the skin's chances of developing cancer.

Although many tanning companies can claim that indoor tanning is the " easiest way to get a totamin d", it's not just true. The majority of Americans are able to receive their recommended amount of vitamin D through their diet and the general exposure to everyday sunlight. The FDA and the FTC recently investigated and prosecuted large tanning bed companies in connection with a number of false claims regarding vitamin D statements Has started.

Finally, tanning beds are a dangerous habit. There are still thousands of salons in the United States that offer tanning, but the rules are tight and more found. Particular concern is the vast amount of incorrect and incorrect information related to the safety of indoor tanning. Surgeons are working consistently with the General, CDC and FDA to raise public awareness of the dangers of indoor tanning.


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